Republican Bradford Randall plans to challenge Calter for House seat

KINGSTON – Kingston resident Bradford Randall says he will run for state representative in the 12th Plymouth District.

Randall, 26, is the only Republican seeking to unseat Rep. Tom Calter, D-Kingston.

Randall will need 150 write-in or sticker votes during the Sept. 9 primary to make the ballot in November.

“I’m excited to begin my campaign for state representative in a district that deserves a choice in November and new representation on Beacon Hill,” Randall said in a statement announcing his candidacy. “I look forward to running a campaign on the issues this year. We’ll talk about how your property rights are under siege in our state, the erosion of our middle class and how to best protect our children and guarantee them a bright future.’’

He cited drug abuse, the effect of wind turbines in residential neighborhoods and a lack of affordable housing for veterans as top priorities.

“I look forward to giving our district a second viewpoint and contributing new, exciting approaches to the issues that voters will care about in November,’’ Randall said. ‘‘This district deserves a choice before Tom Calter is sworn in for his fifth term, and I’m happy to give them one.”

Randall can be followed on Twitter @ElectRandall and on Facebook at facebook.com/randallforrep. His website is RandallforRep.com.

The district includes all of Kingston and Plympton, as well as parts of Plymouth, Duxbury, Halifax and Middleboro.